James J. DeRan Jr.
James J. DeRan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1943–1950 Serving with Earle R. Burkins, John E. Clark, Leo M. Moore, Lena L. Moore, William S. James, J. Rush Baldwin, James McLean | |
| Preceded by | Marshall T. Heaps |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1906 |
| Died | February 28, 1986 (aged 79) Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Helen Harry (died 1981) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland |
| Occupation |
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James J. DeRan Jr. (October 5, 1906 – February 28, 1986) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.
Early life
[edit]James J. DeRan Jr. was born on October 5, 1906, at Clover Lick, West Virginia or Woodstock, Virginia, sources differ.[1][2] He moved to Pylesville, Maryland, as a child. His father was a Harford County commissioner in the 1930s. DeRan graduated Highland High School in Street, Maryland. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in 1928. While at the University of Maryland, he played lacrosse.[1][2]
Career
[edit]DeRan was a Democrat. DeRan served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1943 to 1950.[3]
DeRan worked in the real estate and insurance business.[1]
Personal life
[edit]DeRan married Helen Harry. They had four sons and one daughter, James J. III, C. Harry, John P., David H. and Sara A. His wife died in 1981. DeRan was a member and elder at Highland Presbyterian Church.[2]
DeRan died of influenza on February 28, 1986, at Citizens Nursing Home in Havre de Grace, Maryland.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Maryland Manual" (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 166. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "James J. DeRan Jr". The Evening Sun. March 4, 1986. p. D4. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
